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DA8 1LX

Ightham Road

Northumberland Heath

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Detailed insights for DA8 1LX

Overview

Postcode DA8 1LX is located in a major urban area, within the Northumberland Heath ward of Bexley in the London region, and forms part of the Northumberland Heath area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year. The nearest station is Barnehurst, about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Northumberland Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,013 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Northumberland Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Northumberland Heath is £70,555 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DA8 1LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Northumberland Heath near DA8 1LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Barnehurst located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DA8 1LX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

6

Barnehurst

Southeastern

Walking directions to Barnehurst
0.9 mi

5

Bexleyheath

Southeastern

Walking directions to Bexleyheath

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
6,698.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
11.55(+86%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.66(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.22(-73%)
Burglary
5.05(-8%)
Other theft
2.89(-75%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
74.72%
Indian
35
9.83%
Other
13
3.65%
Other Asian
11
3.09%
African
11
3.09%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
83
27.12%
No qualifications
75
24.51%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
57.89%
Owns with a mortgage
50
37.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.01%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Northumberland Heath

Median price£399,995
Price per sq ft£426
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£360K – £455K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) in Northumberland Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northumberland Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached36£462,500£475
Detached2£455,000£573
Terraced55£370,000£406
Flats6£222,500£367

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northumberland Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£196,500£350,000£330,000
2017£410,000£197,500£352,500£313,000
2018£405,000£180,000£375,000£325,000
2019£400,000£230,000£368,000£315,000
2020£450,000£173,500£386,000£353,000
2021£426,500£232,000£435,000£331,000
2022£520,000£229,995£465,000£395,000
2023£535,000£250,000£450,000£380,000
2024£510,000£227,500£430,000£388,750
2025£450,000£225,000£450,805£376,000
2026£460,000£245,000£482,500£375,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£310£393£347
2017£389£371£377£354
2018£445£374£392£383
2019£466£344£396£353
2020£418£329£403£385
2021£436£379£414£377
2022£535£436£473£451
2023£522£332£460£399
2024£658£377£465£454
2025£697£344£484£413
2026£450£387£460£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northumberland Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northumberland Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DA8 1LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026232, Belmont Road, Erith, DA8 1LGDetachedFreehold£460,000
12 Dec 202531, Ightham Road, Erith, DA8 1LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£521,000
22 May 2026155, Bedonwell Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
27 Feb 2026198, Bedonwell Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5PXTerracedFreehold£465,000
09 Dec 2025196, Bedonwell Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000

Schools

In the DA8 1LX postcode area, located within Northumberland Heath, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DA8 1LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBelmont AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBreak Through SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNorthumberland Heath Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DA8 1LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DA8 1LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisLittle Heath Road, Bexley, DA7 5HDWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miAlbert's Local2A Albert Road, Belvedere, DA17 5LJWalking directions to Albert's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bexley district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,892
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DA8 1LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Purfield

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sean Paul Brackstone

Northumberland Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Daniel Francis

Bexleyheath and Crayford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBexleyE09000004
Parliamentary ConstituencyBexleyheath and CrayfordE14001089
ParishBexley, unparished areaE43000194
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Northumberland HeathE02000071
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bexley 007DE01000440
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DA8 1LX

Is DA8 1LX (Northumberland Heath) safe?

The area around DA8 1LX records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near DA8 1LX?

The median sale price around DA8 1LX in Northumberland Heath is £399,995 (about £426 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DA8 1LX?

There are 16 schools close to DA8 1LX, including Belmont Academy (Good), Break Through School (Good) and Northumberland Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DA8 1LX?

The closest station to DA8 1LX is Barnehurst in TfL zone 6, about 1,374 m away, serving the Southeastern line.

How deprived is the area around DA8 1LX?

DA8 1LX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,013 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DA8 1LX (Northumberland Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford covering DA8 1LX is Daniel Francis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chris Purfield (Reform UK) and Sean Paul Brackstone (Reform UK).